Rochester: April 16, 2014 at age 57. Kristine is survived by her father, Jude (Anne) Eichas; children: Magdalene Valla, Jacob Valla, James (Anastasia) Valla; grandchildren: Adreana Valla, Vito Valla; siblings: Gail (John) Kettles, Gary (Stephanie) Eichas, Wayne (Janet) Eichas, Jude (Ronda) Eichas, Michele (Dave) Newman, Mary Lee (Tim) Derleth, Michael Rhinehart and John Witkowski, Adam (Kristy) Kenny and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her mother Evelyn May Kenny.
Kristine worked at Aquinas Institute in housekeeping. AQ was her second home. She also loved to spend time with her family, especially her two beautiful grandchildren. She was a passionate and loyal Buffalo Bills fan. Kris enjoyed playing words with friends and Texas Hold’em with her family. She made people laugh and smile. She was a joy to everyone in her life. She was a great friend with a kind heart. She will be greatly missed by all those she touched. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Aquinas.
Kristine’s visitation will be held Saturday, April 26th, 11-11:30 A.M. at Aquinas Institute, Auditorium, 1127 Dewey Avenue. Her Memorial Service will follow at 11:30 A.M. A reception will follow the service. Private interment at Riverside Cemetery.
Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623, 359-2300, RochesterCremation.com
TO MY BELOVED SISTER KRIS, THE BEST SISTER ANYONE COULD EVER HAVE, I THINK I’M STILL IN SHOCK, YOU ARE GONE FROM US, WAY TOO SOON. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. I CAN ONLY TAKE WHAT YOU TAUGHT ME AND TRY TO BE HALF THE SWEET PERSON YOU WERE. WHEVER I NEEDED TO TALK ABOUT SOMETHING YOU SURE WERE ALWAYS THERE. I’LL MISS YOU DEARLY. I LOVE YOU, I’LL SEE YOU AGAIN, AND WE’LL REJOICE TOGETHER, IN OUR SAVIOR THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. YOUR LOVING SISTER MICHELE NEWMAN
Kris,
I will remember your friendly smile always. I will always picture you in that track sweat jacket that I gave you. You always cheered the Aquinas track team on even when we delayed your work while we were running the halls. You will never be forgotten.
God bless.
Ray Manuszak
What a kind, unassuming lady. We will miss her. No matter how busy, she always had time for a smile and a friendly word. It was an honor to work with Kris. My prayers and thoughts are with her family.
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved sister.
Everyone is in our prayers. God bless all of you.
Clara and Paula
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May God give you peace and strength as time goes on. Hugs from Olean, NY.
Jim and Clara McMichael
Kris – We worked together only a short time at AQ – you were coming and I was going, but we worked long and hard together, connecting right away, and had some great talks. You ALWAYS made me laugh ! and you never complained about anything i needed you to do for me at the Stadium. Thank you so much for all of it. Can’t believe you’re on to the other side already…..
TO KRIS’S FAMILY! My name is Amanda Eichas, I am not only the daughter of Rich, the granddaughter of George and Joyce, I am also an aquinas graduate class of 2009 and I knew kris personally. I used to stay after school every day waiting for my mother to pick me up, and it was on a day like any other that we randomly spoke and found out we were related. (What a surprise when it comes to the eichas’ huh?)
We talked almost every day after that. little things like how was your day? and what did you do last night. or something as silly as the amazing lunch we had. She was a hard worker, and one of the nicest funniest people inside the walls of Aquinas. I did not always find it easy to relate to other students, but she was always there to speak to, without judgement. I was so surprise to hear she was sick, then a week later gone. We are all in shock and its hard to imagine. I will be there Saturday, not only in honor of the family, but more important to honor the relationship we share during my education at Aquinas. Not once did i hear her complain about her job or her life. She was a great woman. And she will be missed
You are free from this world and you are dancing with the angels…May Our Lord watch over and give comfort to those who are left behind, someday they will see you again..
Kris’s loving personality will be fondly remembered. Most sincere sympathy to your family. May your loving memories sustain you during this time of mourning. Sending prayers and love.
I worked with Kris at Flower City Printing many years ago. We would stand at the end of a machine together for 12 hours at a time. I loved working with her-we always managed to have fun under any circumstances, making up silly word games,jumping in the paper bins.I enjoyed her company so much we would often hang out after our shift! I am so sorry for her family’s loss.
This is so hard to believe. Our sympathy to all the family.